John Norman Cavagna

Cavagna, John Norman, of High Ridge, Missouri, was born April 23, 1937 in Foley, Missouri to Felix and Jesse (nee Turnbough) Cavagna and entered into rest Thursday, December 22, 2022 in High Ridge, Missouri at the age of 85 years. Dear son to the late Felix and Jesse Cavagna, loving husband to the late Joan Cavagna, and beloved uncle to the late Bill (Angie) McCabe. Devoted father to Glen (Nancy) Cavagna, Deborah (Darrell) Barron and Suzanne Cavagna; caring grandfather to Darrell J. “DJ” Barron; beloved uncle to Mary Jane (Ray) (nee McCabe) Clark; loving cousin, great uncle and great-great uncle to many; devoted father to his “adopted” children, Trevor Monninger, Cedric DeClerck and Karen Schmees; along with numerous extended family and friends. John was a graduate of Hillsboro High School in 1955. He earned a Machinist certification from Ranken Tech. He spent many years working as a machinist in the plastics/heating industry. He retired after many years working at Watlow Electric. He was an entrepreneur who had a successful home television repair business for many years. John had a passion for cars, restoring old Corvairs, and won many awards for his craftmanship. He was an active member of the “Show-Me Corvair Club” for many years. John was a long-time member of St. Martin United Church of Christ in High Ridge, Missouri. John loved animals, especially dogs. He enjoyed sports and watching the Cardinals, Blues, and Chiefs. He spent time coaching his children’s team sports and supported their involvement in Job’s Daughters and DeMolay. He also loved to travel with Joan and his family and had been to almost every state on family vacations. John will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Service at 1:00 p.m. at CHAPEL HILL MORTUARY, 6300 Hwy 30 Cedar Hill, Missouri 63016, followed by Interment at CHAPEL HILL MEMORIAL GARDENS. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Martin United Church of Christ, 3229 High Ridge Blvd. High Ridge, Missouri 63049 and/or the Open-Door Animal Sanctuary, 6065 Duda Rd. House Springs, Missouri 63051. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.

John Norman Cavagna

April 23, 1937 - December 22, 2022